New 'three strike' approach sees fall in shoplifting and begging

A new ‘three strike’ approach has seen begging and shoplifting fall by more than a quarter at Castle Retail Park in Radford and Asda in Hyson Green.

We launched Operation Brandberg in April 2023 in response to retailers, shoppers, and residents reporting shoplifting and harassment from beggars in inner-city neighbourhoods.

The scheme places offenders on a monitored pathway that provides access to preventative and supportive measures, whilst also tackling public begging and shoplifting.

Since the operation began, the area has seen a 28 per cent decrease in reported shop thefts between January 2023 and 2024.

As part of the initiative, officers have developed a streamlined ‘three strike’ process that offers wraparound support services for vulnerable people paired with escalating enforcement action.

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